USPTO Patents Application 09741690

Device, Methods, and User Interface for
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Filed: December 19, 2000

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Inventors: Toebes, et al.
Atl Dmey Docket No. 062891.0428
Sheet 2 of 4
Filed: December 19, 2000

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Inventors: Toebes, et al.
Attorney Docket No. 062891.0428
Sheet 3 of 4
Filed: December 1 9, 2000

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